“I was really lucky.

“I was never left out on my own to figure that out.

I was always really guided by my brothers and my parents, who were all very loving.”

Alison Sweeney smiling

As a result, Sweeney has gone on to find professional success beyond the soap world.

But Sweeney’s first priority is her personal life.

“I love being a mom, and I love everything that we do.

Alison Sweeney, David Sanov and kids posing

“My husband and I are a united front,” she toldGood Housekeeping.

“If one of us makes a rule, the other always backs it up.

We don’t want them to think they can play us off each other.”

Alison Sweeney and David Sanov posing

to keep their family unit strong,Sweeney also makes her marriage a priority.

“We kind of give each other a job evaluation, which sounds a little embarrassing!